Reduced service between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth expected until 16:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Paignton and Exmouth

Description

There is a fault with the signalling system between Topsham and Exmouth. This means that fewer trains are able to run on this line. As a a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.

The earlier points failure in the Exeter St Davids area has now been rectified.

Disruption is expected until 16:00.

Customer advice:

Great Western Railway can now operate a hourly service between Exeter Central and Exmouth. Please check before you travel.

Replacement transport has been requested. Once confirmed, more information will be provided.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on:

• Stagecoach route 57: Exeter (Bus Station), Topsham (Station), Exton (Stop on A376), Lympstone (Stop on A376), Exmouth (Parade)

• Stagecoach route B: Marsh Barton, Exeter St Thomas (Leisure Ctr), Exeter (High St), St James’ Park, Polsloe Bridge

• Stagecoach route H: Exeter (St David's), Exeter (Central), Digby & Sowton (Station)

• Stagecoach route I, J: Exeter (High St), Polsloe Bridge (Tarbet Ave), Digby, Newcourt (Newcourt Way), Exeter (High St)
  
  

During this disruption if you wish to use local buses as an alternative means of transport and the local bus is not accepting Great Western Railway tickets please purchase a ticket on the bus, keep it and send it, together with your train ticket, to us to claim for a refund.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.